ATLAS LOFTS

A Martin Marietta Atlas 2AS launched the Intelsat 704-2 satellite from here last week. The first U.S. launch of 1995 lifted off Pad 36B at 6:18 GMT, Jan. 10. The launch marked the first flight of the newest and most powerful twin engines for the Atlas' Centaur upper stage. The 22,000-lb.-thrust...

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